Archaeotechnology - The Stone Age

Technology is an amazing thing, isn't it? And with some truly humble beginnings!

In this video, we discuss:
The First Stone Tool - The Biface
Hard Edges - How "Edges" can apply all of the force applied to them, if the material is rigid enough.
Projectile Motion - Its important to understand how projectiles travel, especially if you want to use them to gather food!
The Principle of "Leverage" - Explained with the Spear Thrower, and applied to "Hafting"!
Sources Used – History Notes
Wikipedia (for Upper and Lower Paleolithic Research)
Out of the Cradle (Curiosity Stream Documentary, really informative!)


Footage Credits – Out of the Cradle
BBC Mystery from beneath the Ice
Slingshot Channel - Ballistic Jelly
Slo Mo Guys – Slo Mo Katana
Primitive Technology – Spear Thrower
Primitive Technology – Stone Axe (Celt)
Skinning with a Stone knife – Hunt Primitive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA9oec85ZT0
Big History Project – Making Stone Tools - https://youtu.be/SrvPOkMs4U4
Far Cry Primal
Music Credits:

Dawn of Man Soundtrack:
Dawn
03 Ancient Times
05 Old Rites
12 Dawn of Civilization

Thanks for watching!

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